Erle - CRM and intranet system 🚀

Modern multilingual CRM and intranet system built with Laravel 12, FluxUI v2 and Filament 4

Erle is a comprehensive CRM and intranet system designed to help businesses manage projects, work orders, contacts, and documents efficiently. Built with Laravel 12, FluxUI v2, and Filament 4, it provides a modern, intuitive interface for project management workflows.

🌍 Multilingual Support: Native Norwegian and English localization with seamless language switching.

🧹 Optimized Database: Clean, consolidated migrations for better performance and maintainability.

✨ Features

📊 Project Management

• Project Tracking - Complete project lifecycle management
• Work Orders - Create and manage work orders with priorities
• Budget Management - Track estimated vs actual costs and hours
• Timeline Management - Plan and monitor project deadlines
• Progress Tracking - Visual progress indicators and milestones

👥 Client & Contact Management

• Contact Directory - Manage client and team contact information
• Client Communication - Track client notes and communications
• Team Assignment - Assign project managers and team leads

📁 Document Management

• File Organization - Categorized document storage
• Media Library - Integrated file management system
• Document Sharing - Secure document access and sharing

📝 Communication & Reporting

• Message System - Internal communication tools
• Internal News Feed - Professional post-feed system for company updates
• Single Post Views - Detailed article pages with related content
• Post Management - Create, edit, and manage internal posts
• Reporting - Project status and performance reports

🏠 Personalized Dashboard

• Warm Welcome - Personalized greeting with user's first name
• Guided Tour - Introduction to key system features
• Beautiful Design - Modern, responsive layout with color-coded sections
• Multilingual - Welcome message in Norwegian and English
• Feature Overview - Quick introduction to dashboard, projects, knowledge base, and news
• Motivational Messaging - Encouraging and friendly tone
• Clickable News Feed - Direct access to internal posts from dashboard

🎨 Modern Welcome Page

• Split Layout Design - Background image on left, login form on right
• Responsive Design - Optimized for all screen sizes
• Dark Mode Support - Automatic theme switching
• Multilingual Interface - Norwegian and English support
• Clean Branding - Professional Erle CRM & Intranet branding
• Seamless Login - Direct integration with Filament authentication
• Accessibility - WCAG compliant design patterns

🎯 Feature Request Management

• Feature Requests - Submit, track, and manage feature requests
• Voting System - Users can vote on popular feature requests
• Workflow Management - Complete status tracking from submission to completion
• Priority Management - Categorize by priority (low, normal, high, critical)
• Type Classification - Feature, enhancement, bug fix, integration, performance, UI/UX
• Assignment & Review - Assign to team members and track reviews
• Bulk Operations - Approve, reject, or manage multiple requests efficiently
• Business Justification - Document business value and technical requirements
• Implementation Tracking - Monitor progress with target dates and version releases
• Category Organization - Organize by UI, backend, mobile, API, security, etc.

📰 Internal News Feed

• Professional Post Feed - Modern, magazine-style layout for company news
• Featured Posts - Highlight important announcements with star marking
• Single Post Views - Detailed article pages with rich content formatting
• Author Information - Display author profiles and related posts
• Related Content - Intelligent suggestions for related articles
• Categories & Tags - Organize posts by categories and topics
• View Counters - Track post engagement and popularity
• Responsive Design - Beautiful layout on all devices
• Dark Mode Support - Full dark/light theme compatibility
• Dashboard Integration - Latest news widget on main dashboard
• Search & Filter - Find posts by category, author, or content
• Rich Text Editor - Create formatted posts with images and media

🌍 Multilingual Support

• Norwegian & English - Native support for Norwegian Bokmål and English
• Real-time Language Switching - Seamless language switching in admin panel
• Localized Content - All UI elements, forms, and messages fully translated
• Filament Language Switch - Official plugin integration for language management
• User Preferences - Individual language settings per user

🎨 Modern Tech Stack

• Laravel 12 - Latest PHP framework
• FluxUI v2 - Modern, Apple-inspired component library
• Filament 4 - Beautiful admin panel
• Tailwind CSS 4.0 - Utility-first CSS framework
• Alpine.js - Lightweight JavaScript framework
• Livewire - Dynamic frontend components

🆕 Recent Updates

Welcome Page & Authentication (Latest)

• 🎨 New Welcome Page - Modern split-layout design with background image
• 🔐 Simplified Login - Streamlined authentication flow via Filament
• 🌐 Multilingual Welcome - Norwegian and English support for welcome page
• 📱 Mobile Optimized - Responsive design for all devices
• 🎯 Clean Branding - Professional Erle CRM & Intranet identity
• 🔗 Dashboard Integration - Clickable news feed linking to internal posts
• ♿ Accessibility - WCAG compliant design patterns

Dashboard Enhancements

• 📰 Interactive News Feed - Direct access to internal posts from dashboard
• 🎨 Enhanced Hover Effects - Improved user experience with consistent interactions
• 🌙 Dark Mode Compatibility - Full dark mode support across all components

📸 Screenshots

Admin Dashboard

Clean, modern dashboard with project overview and quick actions

Language Switching

Seamless language switching between Norwegian and English

Project Management

Comprehensive project tracking with timeline and budget management

Mobile Responsive

Fully responsive design that works on all devices

🚀 Quick Start

Requirements

• PHP 8.3+
• Composer
• Node.js & npm
• MySQL 8.0+
• Laravel Herd (recommended for local development)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/kwhorne/erle.git
cd erle

2. Install dependencies

composer install
npm install

3. Environment setup

cp .env.example .env
php artisan key:generate

4. Database setup

# Option 1: Use clean migrations (recommended)
./database/migrations_clean/migrate_clean.sh

# Option 2: Standard migration
php artisan migrate --seed

5. Build assets

npm run build

6. Start development server

# Using Laravel Herd (recommended)
# Herd should automatically detect the project
# Visit: http://erle.test

# Alternative: Using built-in server
php artisan serve

📁 Project Structure

erle/
├── app/
│   ├── Filament/           # Filament admin panel
│   │   ├── Pages/          # Dashboard, PostFeed, SinglePost pages
│   │   ├── Widgets/        # WelcomeWidget, DashboardOverviewWidget
│   │   └── Resources/      # Project, WorkOrder, Contact, FeatureRequest, Posts resources
│   ├── Models/             # Eloquent models
│   │   ├── Project.php     # Project management
│   │   ├── WorkOrder.php   # Work order tracking
│   │   ├── Contact.php     # Client/contact management
│   │   ├── Document.php    # Document management
│   │   ├── FeatureRequest.php # Feature request management
│   │   ├── Post.php        # Internal news and posts
│   │   ├── PostCategory.php # Post categorization
│   │   └── User.php        # User management
│   └── Http/               # Controllers, middleware
├── resources/
│   ├── views/              # Blade templates with FluxUI
│   │   ├── filament/       # Filament custom views
│   │   │   ├── pages/      # PostFeed, SinglePost page templates
│   │   │   └── widgets/    # WelcomeWidget, DashboardOverviewWidget templates
│   ├── js/                 # Alpine.js components
│   └── css/                # Tailwind CSS
├── database/
│   ├── migrations/         # Database migrations
│   ├── migrations_clean/   # Clean, optimized migrations
│   └── seeders/            # Database seeders
├── resources/
│   ├── lang/               # Language files (nb, en)
│   │   ├── nb/             # Norwegian Bokmål translations
│   │   └── en/             # English translations
└── routes/                 # Application routes

🎯 Access Points

• Public Site: http://erle.test (with Herd) or http://localhost:8000
• Admin Panel: http://erle.test/app (with Herd) or http://localhost:8000/app
• Dashboard: http://erle.test/app/dashboard - Personalized dashboard with overview
• Internal News: http://erle.test/app/post-feed - Company news and updates
• Feature Requests: http://erle.test/app/feature-requests - Submit and track feature requests

🔧 Configuration

🌍 Language Settings

Erle supports Norwegian Bokmål (nb) and English (en) with automatic language switching:

# Default language is set to Norwegian Bokmål
APP_LOCALE=nb
APP_FALLBACK_LOCALE=en

Language Switching:

• Users can switch language in the admin panel
• Language preference is saved per user
• All UI elements update immediately
• Translation files located in resources/lang/nb/ and resources/lang/en/

FluxUI Icons

Import Lucide icons using the built-in Artisan command:

php artisan flux:icon crown grip-vertical github

Filament Admin Panel

The admin panel is configured in app/Providers/Filament/AdminPanelProvider.php:

• SPA Mode enabled for better performance
• Custom theme with FluxUI integration
• Authentication with Laravel Breeze
• Profile management included

Development Commands

Erle includes convenient composer commands:

composer review  # Run all code quality tools
composer test    # Run Pest test suite
composer format  # Fix code style with Pint

🎨 Design System

Color Palette

• Background: #F9FAFB (neutral-50)
• Text: #1A1A1A (gray-900)
• Accent: Deep indigo or forest green
• Cards: Rounded corners (2xl), subtle shadows

Typography

• Font: Inter or SF Pro
• Headers: Bold, 24-32px
• Body: Medium weight, readable sizes
• Spacing: Generous padding (24-40px)

🛡️ Security Features

🔒 Authentication & Access Control

• User Authentication - Multi-level access control
• Role-based Permissions - Employee, admin, patient roles
• Data Encryption - Sensitive data protection
• GDPR Compliance - Privacy by design
• Audit Logging - Activity tracking

🚫 Search Engine Protection (Internal System)

Erle is designed as an internal business system and implements multiple layers of protection against search engine indexing:

🤖 robots.txt Protection

• Complete Disallow - Blocks all search engine crawlers
• Explicit Bot Blocking - Specifically blocks Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Baidu, Yandex
• Social Media Crawlers - Blocks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn crawlers
• No Sitemap - No sitemap provided to search engines

🏷️ Meta Tag Protection

• HTML Meta Tags - noindex, nofollow, noarchive, nosnippet, noimageindex
• Bot-Specific Tags - Individual meta tags for major search engines
• Social Media Tags - Prevents social media preview generation
• Applied to All Pages - Comprehensive coverage across the application

📜 HTTP Header Protection

• X-Robots-Tag Header - Server-level indexing prevention
• Cache Control - Prevents caching of sensitive internal data
• Security Headers - X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Referrer-Policy
• Apache .htaccess - Additional server-level protection

🛠️ Middleware Implementation

• PreventIndexing Middleware - Automatic header injection
• Applied Globally - All web routes protected automatically
• No Configuration Required - Works out of the box

⚠️ Important: This system is designed for internal use only. All measures are in place to prevent accidental public exposure or search engine indexing.

🧹 Database Optimization

Erle includes a clean migration system that consolidates fragmented migrations for better performance:

Clean Migrations

# Use optimized migrations (recommended)
./database/migrations_clean/migrate_clean.sh

# This script will:
# - Backup current database
# - Replace fragmented migrations with clean versions
# - Reduce migration count from 22 to 9 files
# - Improve database performance with proper indexing

Migration Comparison

• Before: 22 migrations with fragmented changes
• After: 9 clean, consolidated migrations
• Benefits: 59% reduction in migration files, better performance, easier maintenance

Database Features

• Optimized Indexing - Strategic indexes on all tables
• JSON Support - Flexible data structures where needed
• Foreign Key Relationships - Proper relational integrity
• Migration Rollback - Safe database version management

🔄 Development Workflow

Database Seeding

php artisan migrate:fresh --seed

Asset Development

npm run dev    # Development mode
npm run build  # Production build
npm run watch  # Watch for changes

Testing

php artisan test

🛣️ Roadmap

📊 Analytics & Reporting

• Project profitability analysis
• Time tracking reports
• Client satisfaction metrics
• Team performance dashboards

📱 Mobile App

• React Native mobile app
• Time tracking on mobile
• Push notifications
• Offline capability

🌐 Additional Languages

• Danish localization
• Swedish localization
• German localization
• Community translation contributions

🔌 Integrations

• Slack integration
• Microsoft Teams integration
• Calendar sync (Google/Outlook)
• Email automation

📚 Best Practices

🔒 Security

• Always use HTTPS in production
• Regularly update dependencies
• Implement rate limiting
• Use environment variables for sensitive data
• Enable two-factor authentication

🚀 Performance

• Use database indexing effectively
• Implement caching strategies
• Optimize images and assets
• Monitor database queries
• Use CDN for static assets

🌍 Localization

• Always use translation keys in code
• Test both language versions
• Consider cultural differences in design
• Provide fallback translations
• Use proper date/time formatting

📦 Key Dependencies

• laravel/framework: ^12.0
• filament/filament: ^4.0
• bezhansalleh/filament-language-switch: ^4.0.0-beta2 (language switching)
• flux-ui/flux: ^2.0 (requires license)
• tailwindcss: ^4.0
• alpinejs: ^3.0
• livewire/livewire: ^3.0
• spatie/laravel-medialibrary: ^11.0 (file management)
• spatie/laravel-tags: ^4.0 (tagging system)

Note: All resources including the new Feature Request system have full multilingual support (Norwegian/English) with seamless language switching.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read our contributing guidelines and submit pull requests to help improve Erle.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📝 FluxUI License Requirements

Important: FluxUI v2 requires a separate commercial license for most use cases:

• Free for personal/open-source projects - Limited to non-commercial use
• Commercial license required - For any commercial or client work
• Pricing: Starting at $199 for single developer
• Purchase: Visit FluxUI.dev for licensing options

Alternative: You can replace FluxUI components with:

• Tailwind UI components (also requires license)
• Headless UI (free)
• Custom Tailwind components
• Other free component libraries

Note: The starter pack architecture works with any component library - FluxUI is just our recommendation for the best developer experience.

👨‍💻 About the Developer

Erle is developed by Knut W. Horne (kwhorne.com) - a passionate developer creating innovative digital solutions with focus on user experience and modern technologies.

❓ FAQ

Q: How do I change the default language?

A: Edit your .env file and set APP_LOCALE=en for English or APP_LOCALE=nb for Norwegian. Users can also change their individual language preference in the admin panel.

Q: Can I add more languages?

A: Yes! Create new language files in resources/lang/ and update the language switcher configuration in AppServiceProvider.php.

Q: How do I backup my database?

A: Use the built-in backup command: php artisan db:backup or use the migration cleanup script which includes automatic backup.

Q: What if I encounter migration issues?

A: Use the clean migration system: ./database/migrations_clean/migrate_clean.sh. This will backup your data and use optimized migrations.

Q: How do I add custom fields to projects?

A: Use the custom_fields JSON column in the projects table, or create a migration to add specific columns.

Q: Can I customize the admin panel theme?

A: Yes! The admin panel uses Filament 4 with FluxUI components. You can customize colors, fonts, and layouts in the panel configuration.

Q: How do I set up email notifications?

A: Configure your mail settings in .env and use Laravel's notification system. Message and project notifications are built-in.

Q: Is there an API available?

A: Not yet, but it's on the roadmap. The current system focuses on web-based management.

Q: How do I use the Feature Request system?

A: Navigate to /app/feature-requests in the admin panel. You can submit new requests, vote on existing ones, and track their progress through the complete workflow from submission to completion.

Q: Can I customize Feature Request categories?

A: Yes! The categories are defined in the translation files (resources/lang/nb/feature_requests.php and resources/lang/en/feature_requests.php). You can add, remove, or modify categories as needed.

Q: Can I customize the dashboard welcome message?

A: Absolutely! The welcome message is defined in the translation files (resources/lang/nb/dashboard.php and resources/lang/en/dashboard.php). You can modify the greeting, sections, and closing message to match your company's tone.

Q: Why doesn't the dashboard show my first name correctly?

A: The dashboard extracts the first name from the user's full name. Make sure your user profile has the correct name format (e.g., "John Doe" will show "John").

🚑 Troubleshooting

Migration Issues

# If you encounter migration conflicts
php artisan migrate:status
php artisan migrate:rollback

# Use clean migrations instead
./database/migrations_clean/migrate_clean.sh

Language Switching Not Working

# Clear caches
php artisan config:clear
php artisan route:clear
php artisan view:clear

# Verify language files exist
ls resources/lang/nb/
ls resources/lang/en/

FluxUI Components Not Loading

# Verify FluxUI is installed
composer show flux-ui/flux

# Check if license is configured
# Visit https://fluxui.dev for licensing

Performance Issues

# Optimize application
php artisan config:cache
php artisan route:cache
php artisan view:cache

# Check database indexes
php artisan db:show --counts

File Upload Issues

# Check storage permissions
php artisan storage:link
chmod -R 755 storage/

# Verify file size limits in php.ini
upload_max_filesize = 10M
post_max_size = 10M

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🔄 Default Credentials

For development purposes, a default admin user is created with the following credentials:

Admin User:

• Email: admin@example.com
• Password: password
• Default Language: Norwegian Bokmål (nb)

Security Note: Remember to change the default password before deploying to production.

Language Preference:

• Users can change their language preference in the admin panel
• Language setting is saved per user and persists across sessions
• Supports Norwegian Bokmål (nb) and English (en)

Dashboard Experience:

• Personalized welcome message with user's first name
• Warm, friendly greeting in Norwegian or English
• Guided tour of key system features
• Beautiful color-coded sections for different areas
• Motivational messaging to encourage engagement

Feature Request Access:

• Navigate to /app/feature-requests in the admin panel
• Submit new feature requests with detailed business justification
• Vote on existing feature requests to show support
• Track implementation progress and status updates
• Organized under the "Team" navigation group

🚀 Production Deployment

Before deploying to production:

1. Environment Configuration

   • Set APP_ENV=production
   • Configure secure database credentials
   • Set up proper mail configuration
   • Configure backup and monitoring

2. Security Checklist

   • Change default passwords
   • Enable HTTPS/SSL
   • Configure proper file permissions
   • Set up rate limiting
   • Review user access controls

3. Performance Optimization

   • Enable caching (php artisan config:cache)
   • Optimize autoloader (composer install --optimize-autoloader)
   • Configure queue workers for background jobs
   • Set up CDN for static assets

🔧 Customization

Adding New Filament Resources

php artisan make:filament-resource ModelName --generate

Creating Custom Widgets

php artisan make:filament-widget WidgetName

FluxUI Components

Erle is built to work with FluxUI v2 components. Note: FluxUI requires a separate license for commercial use. Check the FluxUI documentation for usage examples and licensing information.

Artisan Commands

The project includes essential Artisan commands:

• php artisan flux:icon - Import Lucide icons
• php artisan make:filament-user - Create admin users
• php artisan migrate:fresh --seed - Reset database with sample data

🌟 What's Included

✅ Laravel 12 Foundation
✅ Filament 4 Admin Panel
✅ FluxUI v2 Ready (requires license)
✅ Tailwind CSS 4.0
✅ Alpine.js Integration
✅ Laravel Breeze Authentication
✅ Lucide Icons Support
✅ Vite Asset Pipeline
✅ Database Migrations
✅ User Seeding
✅ Code Quality Tools
✅ Pest Testing Framework
✅ Modern UI Components
✅ Production-Ready Config

🆘 Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

1. Check the Laravel documentation
2. Review Filament documentation
3. Consult FluxUI documentation
4. Open an issue on GitHub

🎯 Next Steps

After installation, you can:

1. Explore the Admin Panel - Navigate to /admin to see Filament in action
2. Customize the Design - Modify colors, fonts, and spacing to match your brand
3. Add Your Models - Create Eloquent models and Filament resources
4. Build Your Frontend - Use FluxUI components in your Blade templates
5. Deploy to Production - Follow the deployment checklist above

💡 Tips for Success

• Start with Models - Define your data structure first
• Use Filament Resources - Leverage the admin panel for quick CRUD operations
• Embrace FluxUI - Use the beautiful components for consistent design
• Follow TALL Stack - Keep your architecture clean and maintainable
• Write Tests - Use the included Pest framework for quality assurance

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